Longkhim, May 8 (MExN): One day training under MOVCDNER-IV was organised by Sub-divisional Agriculture Department at Old Mangakhi Village Council Hall under Longkhim on May 7. It was graced by Deputy Commissioner & Chairperson MOVCDNER-IV Tuensang, A Zibenthung Kithan as special guest.
As per a DIPR report, while addressing the gathering, DC Tuensang Kithan said that agriculture is the main occupation of the State and for more development in Agri sector, the Department is providing various training with scientific method for more productivity and for the benefit of the farmers.
He mentioned that the forefathers were energetic in farming but could not avail sufficient products due to lack of scientific method and encouraged to avoid traditional method of farming. Kithan urge the gathering to put into practice what they have learnt today for more progressive farmers.
The resource persons highlighted various activities and methods for progressive farming methods during the technical session. Organic farming in Nagaland and its relevance and constraints was highlighted by ACTO. KVK, Tuensang, Longmayanger. Soil health Management was proposed by SDO (Soil) Shamator, Beso Chang while Sowing Techniques on Soyabean and Perilla by farm Manager, KVK Tuensang Yanger I Kichu. Package and practices on organic farming & marketing of organic produce by Chief Operation Manager, Green Caravan, Imlimanen Ozukum.
Welcome address was delivered by the chairperson of the program SDAO, Longkhim, R Akila Rothrong.
